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  • Statistics and Economics (BSc)
  • 2012/2013 entry
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  • Assessment

    • Most modules are assessed by a combination of continuous assessment and an examination taken in the summer term. The examination usually makes up 80 per cent of the final mark.

  • Attendance
      • Two–three evenings a week.
      • October–June.
  • Duration
      • Four years part-time.
  • Entry requirements
      • Over 21: good level of mathematical ability; A-level mathematics desirable but not essential; applicants may be required to take an entrance test in mathematics.
      • Under 21: normal university entry requirements.
      • Birkbeck's Certificates of Higher Education in Mathematical Studies and Physics and Mathematics are an entry qualification.
  • Fees and funding
  • Location
      • Central London.
  • Teaching

    • Lectures, tutorials and seminars. For each module you will have weekly three-hour evening sessions with the lecturer, who will work through the material along with exercises and examples. Coursework, past exam papers and other resources are available online to download. 



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Statistics and Economics (BSc) - 2012/2013 entry

This interdisciplinary degree brings together the disciplines of statistics and operational research with applications in economics and finance. It encourages a systematic approach to problem-solving and focuses on the collection, presentation and interpretation of data. It is suited to those working in the financial sector or for statistical careers in commerce, industry, medicine, transport, government and education.
  • Course structure
  • Study resources

    • The Birkbeck Library contains copies of all the recommended texts for the programme. There are facilities for private study in the library, which has late night opening every day of the week. In addition, the College has several computer workstation rooms. Lecturing staff are available either in regular office hours or by appointment to discuss your work, and each student has a personal tutor who can give general study advice. Birkbeck has a full programme of study skills courses to help students returning to education.

      The Department of Economics, Mathematics and Statistics has a first-rate teaching record. It was praised in the last Quality Assurance Agency inspection for the level of support and guidance available to students, and for the constructive undergraduate admissions procedure, which enables students from a wide variety of backgrounds to gain access to higher education.

  • Further study opportunities
  • Careers information

    • Graduates go on to careers as statisticians, in data collection, research and analysis, modelling, and forecasting.

    • To speak to an independent careers advisor, booking onto one of our Future Focus — Careers Workshops
  • Apply now
    • Application deadlines and interviews
      • We encourage you to apply as early as possible, though we still consider applications up to the end of September.

      • All eligible applicants are interviewed. Interviews usually take place between April and September, and are by arrangement.
    • Online application
      You can apply online from the link below.
    • Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement